Video Game Coffee Talk

[dcOne 2]

$700 retail.

 

I think it comes with some attachments though.

[brinett9 0]

and remember pitfall? hahahaha i loved that little guy

So get yourself a 360!

 

The new Tomb Raider has a hot babe and is a lot like Pitfall except you get to shoot people.

[ADD1CT36 1]

well i might buy an xbox off a friend who is moving in with his friend who already has one. we'll see. maybe. i dont know. if i do i will probably play it way too much and really late into the night instead of doing productive things

[brinett9 0]

if i do i will probably play it way too much and really late into the night instead of doing reproductive things

fixored

[GobbleDog 996]

Worst missions on GTA San Andreas? That ridiculous hobby shop with all those remote control airplanes and helicopters and crap.... good lord I'm getting tired of getting my ass kicked because I can't drive the helicopter none too good.

 

[squidfinger 0]

Worst missions on GTA San Andreas? That ridiculous hobby shop with all those remote control airplanes and helicopters and crap.... good lord I'm getting tired of getting my ass kicked because I can't drive the helicopter none too good.

 

 

No ######! I beat the game, but never finished those missions. They're just abominable, horrible mission design, horrible controls, and not fun. Plus Zero is annoying. How those missions ever made it through the Quality Testing is beyond me....

[pt_mck 7]

Read the PS3 will also be a Blu Ray player as well.

[galmgren 0]

Anyone play FEAR on the pc? Is it any good? Thinking about buying it...

[brinett9 0]

Having played more COD2 online, I'm starting to feel that it's a bit too snipey.

 

The game makes the rifle bullet about 3 or 4 times as lethal as a submachine gun bullet, which seems an exaggeration.

 

The game would be greatly improved if it had weapon set restrictions so that using a submachine gun wasn't a one way ticket to getting your ass shot off.

[brinett9 0]

Here's my E3 summary. Feel free to reply with your own take.

 

1. PS3 expensive. Lots of pre-rendered trailers being shown which are intended to look like actual gameplay but are not.

 

2. Halo3 in 2007. Trailer is quite dull. All drama, nothing of the game to really show yet.

 

3. Gears Of War getting lots of attention as a new flagship 360 game. Due out Holidays 2006.

 

4. Nintendo pimping a strong lineup for the Wii launch.

[brinett9 0]

I'm gegtting more interested in Chromehounds for the 360, Due out late June.

 

It's a tactical mech warrior shooter with six on six XBox Live matches.

 

Customizeable battle machines and 115 maps.

 

I don't see anything else coming out before Fall that really excites me.

[jocstrap 8]

PC games - the only way to go

 

Age of Empires III - excellent game - lots of strategy - nice graphics

Rome Total War - excellent game -lots of strategy - incredible war graphics

Civilization III- I like a lot

Stronghold II - love building castles and defending them with archers, catapults, infantry, calvary - fun fun

Gettysburg - good civil war game

Ghost Recon - will get your blood going if you like army games - love the graphics also

 

 

But out of all of those, I am addicted to runescape (runescape.com) the most addicting online game eva!

[brinett9 0]

Just bought a slightly used Madden 2006 (X360) for $33.

[GobbleDog 996]

PC games - the only way to go

 

Age of Empires III - excellent game - lots of strategy - nice graphics

Rome Total War - excellent game -lots of strategy - incredible war graphics

Civilization III- I like a lot

Stronghold II - love building castles and defending them with archers, catapults, infantry, calvary - fun fun

Gettysburg - good civil war game

Ghost Recon - will get your blood going if you like army games - love the graphics also

But out of all of those, I am addicted to runescape (runescape.com) the most addicting online game eva!

 

No Battlefield 1942 or Battlefield Vietnam, etc...??? On-line, thse were the greatest games I've ever played.

[Snuff 10]

I'm a pc gamer exclusively.

I tend to look for WWII games. The most fun I have had was with WWIIOnline. It's one of those massively multiplayer games that you have to pay monthly for, but with that comes many ongoing updates to the game, based on what the developers want, and they also rely heavily on consumer feedback. It's a really fun game if you're into WWII. Graphics aren't great, they are outdated by maybe 5 years, but the gameplay and overall fun factor were great imo. Gives you a chance to drive almost any WWII era tank, fly any plane, sail boats/subs, play as many types of infantry, all while playing on the same gigantic map. You could strafe tanks/trucks with planes, shoot down planes with AA, blow up tanks/bridges with engineers, etc....

Haven't played in about a year but the game is still going strong. Once I get a new pc, I'll probably sign back up. You need a really good pc to play it, and those on dial up can play just as well as those on broadband. The creators made it this way. The map is huge, 1/4 the actual size of Europe. You can fly across the English Channel and it takes about 10 minutes or so.

Really fun playing with a bunch of your friends. You could drive a truck and tow other people as thay logged on as an anti-tank gun. You can multicrew all vehicles. They made this game with physics in mind when discussing trajectory and armor thickness, etc...

Stukas fly like stukas should, 109's fly like they should.

They have roving spawn points, or you can just spawn into any certain city.

Fun stuff.

[brinett9 0]

Played several Madden 06 X360 games over the weekend.

 

Saw a few noticeable slowdowns in rainy conditions, but overall I found it very enjoyable; better than previous versions.

 

The option to find plays by play type rather than formation is HUGE. Very nice improvement.

 

Can't wait for Madden 07. 3D grass, baby!

[Mike MacGregor 20]

No time to play anymore , but has anyone tried The Godfather game? Can that possibly be good? Is it basically like any other mobster game with a Godfather overlay?

[Gephardt69 0]

But out of all of those, I am addicted to runescape (runescape.com) the most addicting online game eva!

 

I played that game more then I care to admit, especially since it was free. but then I got tired of all the 12 year olds saying "n00b" and "ghey" all the time.

[GobbleDog 996]

I recently hooked up my PS2 on-line!!!!

 

I used to consider myself pretty good at Madden football. Most of my friends refused to play me because I always beat them. So I couldn't wait to play on-line and have an unlimited number of people willing to get beat.

 

Well.... I've been humbled.. Most of those guys have offensive plays that seem damn near un-defendable. And defensively they can stop you almost every time. Corners and lineman are shifting everywhere... I never knew you could do most of that stuff. A couple guys could even blocked every punt attempt I made. I didn't know it was even possible to block punts... well it is.

 

And the game keeps up with your on-line record too..... I'm 5-21. It's frustrating to suck so bad. Heck, I'm 34 y.o. Most of those dorks I'm playing are probably only 12 or so.

[Baby Jesus 0]

PC games - the only way to go

 

Age of Empires III - excellent game - lots of strategy - nice graphics

Rome Total War - excellent game -lots of strategy - incredible war graphics

Civilization III- I like a lot

Stronghold II - love building castles and defending them with archers, catapults, infantry, calvary - fun fun

Gettysburg - good civil war game

Ghost Recon - will get your blood going if you like army games - love the graphics also

But out of all of those, I am addicted to runescape (runescape.com) the most addicting online game eva!

Does a Gateway laptop a couple of years old have the motor to run these games or would I need a PC?

[GobbleDog 996]

Anyone have any game recomendations for playing PS2 on-line?

 

I played Battlefront II a few times and I thought it was very similar to the Battlefield 1942 on the PC. 20+ people running around killing each other. Although I'm not very good at the controls, so I get smoked quickly and everything is a little hectic.

 

Any other good recomendations out there?

[GobbleDog 996]

Hmmm. 14 days later and still no recomendations.

 

 

 

It's cool. I can wait.

[Electric Mayhem 35]

Hmmm. 14 days later and still no recomendations.

It's cool. I can wait.

 

You need to find a game where they have "ghey n00b" areas for those over 30. It sounds like you are getting your arse kicked all over the inter-net.

[GobbleDog 996]

You need to find a game where they have "ghey n00b" areas for those over 30. It sounds like you are getting your arse kicked all over the inter-net.

 

It's true. My current on-line Madden Football record ... something like 12-44.

 

I can tell as soon as we start the game whether I'm going to the crap kicked out of me or if it will be competitive. If they start shifting linebackers and moving cover guys everywhere... I know I'm f'd.

[brinett9 0]

Just got Chrome Hounds (360). It's a mech warrior game.

 

I'm really liking the single player game. It's all outdoors, so it's less claustriphobic than some earlier mech warrior games where you're always fighting in a phone booth.

 

I hear the online servers are having a few problems, which is not surprising for a new game launch where online play is a big component.

[t.j 35]

I'd just like to add:

Video games good, coffee bad.

 

It's true. My current on-line Madden Football record ... something like 12-44.

 

I can tell as soon as we start the game whether I'm going to the crap kicked out of me or if it will be competitive. If they start shifting linebackers and moving cover guys everywhere... I know I'm f'd.

 

It is a tip that learn how to play defense! Also, on offense, use the playmaker stick to switch your run plays to the defense's vulnerable side at the last second, and keep your QB in the pocket when passing.

[GobbleDog 996]

I'd just like to add:

Video games good, coffee bad.

It is a tip that learn how to play defense! Also, on offense, use the playmaker stick to switch your run plays to the defense's vulnerable side at the last second, and keep your QB in the pocket when passing.

Updated record - 28 wins 85 losses.

 

I've learned that one of the big reasons I keep losing is I run too much. I tried playing some games where I threw on nearly every down and I did much better. But I hated playing like that. I like breaking lose for a long run every once in a while.

 

Oh well, screw it. I just bought a bad assed new computer and now I'm back on the Battlefield 1942 and Battlefield Vietnam games. Without a doubt - the greatest on-line games ever made!!!

[cday 0]

fock the ps3 and xbox 360. my money will go toward the wii.

 

as for pc games, i'm still playing civ4, and tribes is still awesome.

[brinett9 0]

fock the ps3 and xbox 360. my money will go toward the wii.

Enjoy your Mario and DDR.

[cday 0]

Enjoy your Mario and DDR.

 

the mario games are quite fun. i will enjoy my mario kart, super smash bros., and madden. beyond that, there's not too much i need out of a gaming system. those games are a blast to play multi-player when drunk.

[Riddlen 1]

fock the ps3 and xbox 360. my money will go toward the wii.

she is 16 you perv

[brinett9 0]

Have been playing Chromehounds a lot. Good, but not great, game.

 

The gameplay is pretty simple, but it seems to be one of those games where a good game concept is enough.

 

The explosions and smoke are very very good.

 

Building and tweaking your own custom mech is fun. There are many different parts you can use, and you have to make trade-off decisions to build yourself a sweet ride.

 

Reviews rating it about a 6.5 - 7.0 out of 10.0 seem to be on target.

[brinett9 0]

Just downloaded the 'Dead Rising' demo.

 

It's a zombie-slaying game. Got an 8.3 review from IGN.

 

Haven't played it yet.

[RicemanX 20]

Anyone play FEAR on the pc? Is it any good? Thinking about buying it...

Yea, definitely a recommended game for first person shooter gamers. Gets pretty scary if you turn off the lights and turn up the volume. The lighting and sounds are amazing.

[brinett9 0]

Just downloaded the 'Dead Rising' demo.

 

It's a zombie-slaying game. Got an 8.3 review from IGN.

Played the demo (X360). Great fun. Gonna buy the game tomorrow.

 

No multiplayer, which is a bummer, but the mall environment is beautiful and there's so much stuff you can pick up in the stores to try to kill zombies with.

 

And the blood. There's so much blood. It's like 'phillybear goes shopping.'

 

The controls are a little odd. When you go to "aim view", you aim with the left stick, not the right like every other game. It just takes a few minutes of getting used to.

 

Highly recommended for those who enjoy mindless zombicidal fun.

[DanXIII 8]

PC games > any console game x infinity

[Manifest Destiny 0]

Has anyone played Prey for the 360? If so, do you have a lot of lag / connection problems when you try playing online?

[brinett9 0]

MADDENOLIDAY is just one week away!

 

Also, I killed 3000 zombies in my first run through Dead Rising. Cleaning out the Home Depot store is the most fun.

[Electric Mayhem 35]

Neverwinter Nights 2 is coming out for PC. Looks prety cool. It is 'stronghold' based, where you can find an old beat up abandoned castle, get NPCs to join you and build it up into a stronghold. Great idea. They have a preview at IGN.

[Cdub100 3,907]

I love zombie movies and love dawn of the dead. So the new Zombie game where you're trapped in a mall looks fun.

 

Also all of my game time has gone to Guild wars